Safecom Mobile and Durabook Forge Powerful Distribution Partnership

Safecom Mobile and Durabook have joined forces, creating a dynamic collaboration that capitalises on their unique strengths. This strategic alliance is positioned to meet the growing demand for rugged tablets and laptops in Southeast Asia, encompassing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines. With a strong focus on quality, responsive technical support, and proactive sales services, Durabook’s products are poised for expansion through Safecom Mobile’s expertise.
Analysis: Weak winds worsened Europe’s power crunch; utilities need better storage

Wind speeds were milder than usual in Europe this year, so windmills across the bloc generated less electricity which worsened a crunch that sent power prices to record highs as utilities had to buy more coal and scarce, costly, natural gas.
S&P 500, Dow hit record highs as defensive shares shine

The benchmark S&P 500 and the Dow industrials hit record highs on Monday as investors moved into defensive sectors and stocks recovered from losses earlier in the session, shaking off glum economic data out of China.
S&P 500 ends higher after Fed Chair Powell lulls market

The S&P 500 ended with a gain after briefly hitting an intra-day record in a choppy session on Wednesday, as investors balanced worries about inflation with reassuring comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Japan to consider tighter rules on foreign owners of domestic firms -Yomiuri

The Japanese government is looking at tightening regulations on foreign funds that hold stakes in domestic firms with important technology in areas such as nuclear power and defence, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Wednesday.
What’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals

Scientists say the world needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 to have any hope of meeting Paris Agreement targets for the middle of the century and averting catastrophic warming.
Wall Street closes lower as Fed officials project rate hikes for 2023

The three main Wall Street indexes all closed down on Wednesday, as U.S. Federal Reserve officials unnerved investors with indications that the central bank could begin rising interest rates in 2023, a year earlier than expected.
How can water utilities in the Pacific use the pandemic to become more resilient?

By Vivian Castro-Wooldridge Protecting and managing the water supply, even in the face of threats and challenges, is a key responsibility for utility companies and governments across the Pacific region. For many people in the Pacific, COVID-19 presents yet another challenge in a region familiar with natural hazards and the accompanying disruptions to everyday life. […]